What is another word for damozel?

Pronunciation: [dˈamə͡ʊzə͡l] (IPA)

Damozel, also spelled damsel, has several synonyms that can be used interchangeably depending on the context. Some synonyms for damozel include maiden, lady, maid, miss, female, and woman. Each of these synonyms has unique connotations that may differ in terms of age, social status, or personality traits. For example, maiden often connotes youth or virginity, while lady suggests refinement or aristocratic status. Alternatively, woman or female simply denote gender and may not carry any additional connotations. In literature, damozel is often used to describe a young woman, and its synonyms can help add variety and nuance to portrayals of female characters.

Synonyms for Damozel:

What are the hypernyms for Damozel?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Damozel

She laughed aloud over his wanting to throw Rosetti at the girl and blushed with pleasure at the compliment to her reading of the blessed damozel, for well she knew whom he had in mind.
"Molly Brown's Orchard Home"
Nell Speed
It began "The blessed damozel leaned out From the gold bar of heaven" ...
"The Romance of Zion Chapel [3d ed.]"
Richard Le Gallienne
I understand exactly what the Blessed damozel felt like.
"The Enchanted April"
Elizabeth von Arnim

Famous quotes with Damozel

  • The blessed damozel lean'd out From the gold bar of Heaven; Her eyes were deeper than the depth Of waters still'd at even; She had three lilies in her hand, And the stars in her hair were seven.
    Dante Gabriel Rossetti

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